Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Chip Conley: Measuring What Makes Life Worthwhile

For Students 9th - 10th
In this video, Chip Conley explores the idea of measuring intangibles such as happiness when evaluating the success of an individual, business, and nation. [17:40] Followed by a brief quiz and a list of additional resources ot explore.
Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Sheryl Sandberg: Why We Have Too Few Women Leaders

For Students 9th - 10th
In this video, Sheryl Sandberg examines the problem that few women have leadership roles in business and government and offers advice to women who want to hold leadership positions. [14:58] Includes a brief quiz and a list of additional...
Article
Other

The Ceo Refresher: Who Are You? And What Do You Want?

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the attributes of an effective leader.
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Mind Tools

Mind Tools: Emotional Intelligence in Leadership: Learning How to Be More Aware

For Students 9th - 10th
Internet article discusses the five main elements of emotional intelligence, including self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills, and offers practical and applicable ways to incorporate these qualities into...
Website
Mind Tools

Mind Tools: Leadership Skills: Become an Exceptional Leader

For Students 9th - 10th
Site lists a wide range of resources on the various approaches and techniques of developing leadership skills. Quiz allows participants to find their personal qualities of leadership, browse different leadership styles, or discuss...
Handout
Free Management Library

Map: Overview of Leadership in Organizations

For Students 9th - 10th
This site includes a vast amount of information regarding leadership. Topics include leadership styles, theories, and trends. Consists of a large number of links that allow for easy access to distinct topics.
Handout
Free Management Library

Map: Overview of Leadership in Organizations

For Students 9th - 10th
This site includes a vast amount of information regarding leadership. Topics include leadership styles, theories, and trends. Consists of a large number of links that allow for easy access to distinct topics.
Article
Other

What Are Good Leadership Skills: Example Leadership Skills List

For Students 9th - 10th
Web page teaches ten important qualities of strong leadership.
Interactive
Vocabulary University

My vocabulary.com: Character Education and Leadership

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a variety of vocabulary puzzles and activities using vocabulary words pertaining to Character Education and Leadership. It also offers an extensive vocabulary word list for character and leadership.
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Donald Clark

Leadership Self Assessment Activity

For Students 9th - 10th
A self-assessment on leadership qualities. Great for both teachers and students looking to evaluate their own leadership potential! Could also be used to look at skills/vocabulary associated with leadership.
Article
Other

What Works: Personal Characteristics of Leaders [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Personal characteristics of leaders determine whether you are a good or bad leader. In this short essay, you will find six key characteristics that define a good leader.
Article
Other

What Are Good Leadership Skills: Developing Good Leadership Skills

For Students 9th - 10th
Being a good leader is not an easy task and it can often be confused with having a great deal of expertise. This article allows readers to decide what leadership is not and to find out if they have what it takes to be a good leader.
Website
Mind Tools

Mind Tools: What Is Leadership?

For Students 9th - 10th
Short video accompanying article in which presenters James Manktelow and Amy Carlson break leadership down into four steps: creating a vision, being motivating and inspiring, being able to deliver a vision, and becoming a coach and...